Education shifts as war shapes postwar schooling near term
National Education Association notes fewer high school empty seats despite war driven shifts. Colleges focus on pre induction training as technical and vocational programs surge. Vocational shops train millions for war industries while non vocational courses stress practical math physics and chemistry for armed forces needs. Courses in algebra geometry and trigonometry align with aviation tech and signal roles.
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Wellard E. Givens
National Education Association
Colleges To Continue War Training For World War II
Education adapts to war needs with math, home economics, and nutrition emphasis. Pupils return with victory garden experience, farm output participation, and plans to boost War Bond sales across schools. Fundamentals evolve as youths train for tanks, aviation, and combat, replacing older, simpler schooling.
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Victory Gardens
United States
Grahams and Milk Good for Children
Nutrition experts recommend a light lunch of graham crackers and milk around 2 30 in the afternoon for growing school youngsters. Regular daily servings provide energy for play and aid growth, with graham crackers and milk described as nutritious and beneficial.
Old Favorites Get New Place In Child's Diet
The article emphasizes milk and enriched bread as vital for school children, noting a daily milk intake covers all calcium needs and most Vitamin G, while four slices of enriched bread supply key vitamins. It argues these staples augment meat shortages, with guidance to use these foods in recipes from nutrition columns to enrich meals.
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Betty Green
Parents’ Magazine
Mrs. Green
Plain Breakfast Toast with Fresh Fruit and Milk
A simple morning dish suggesting enriched white bread cut into cubes half filled with cereal and topped with fresh diced fruit, then covered with milk. Toasted whole wheat slices accompany the meal for a wholesome, easy to prepare option.
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